UPDATED 12.15PM: Police are on the hunt for a man who robbed the Greerton Lotto store on Cameron Road this morning.
A police spokesperson says the man entered the shop and demanded money from the till at about 11am. He then exited the store and took off in a large red sedan.
A man armed with a weapon has held up the Greerton Lotto store on Cameron Road this morning. Photos: Greg Taipari
'Police do not believe the public need to be concerned for their safety following this incident,” the spokesperson say.
The man is described as being Māori, aged between 30-40 years old, and of solid build.
He was wearing a black jacket with white markings on it and jeans, and at the time of the robbery he was carrying a black shoulder bag.
A reporter at the scene who spoke with one of the neighbouring business owners says the man was possibly armed with a hammer. Police have yet to confirm details about the weapon that was used.
If anyone has any further information about the aggravated robbery contact Bay of Plenty Police on 07 577 4300.
Information can also be provided anonymously via CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.
EARLIER:
A Greerton store has become the latest target for armed thieves following an aggravated robbery this morning.
There is a heavy police presence outside the Greerton Lotto store on Cameron Road after a man armed with a weapon held up the shop shortly before 11am.
A reporter at the scene who spoke with one of the neighbouring business owners says the man entered the store alone and was possibly armed with a hammer.
SunLive has contacted police for further information and will update this story once more information comes to hand.
This morning's incident is the third aggravated robbery of a Tauranga store this month.
The first aggravated robbery took place at the Cameronian Dairy on Cameron Road on the afternoon of Sunday, July 17. Police say two men wearing masks and armed with a hammer walked into the dairy and stole the cashier's till at 5.30pm on Sunday.
Then 24 hours later, two men wearing bandanas over their mouth and nose, and one armed with a wheel brace, robbed the 14th Avenue Dairy in Tauranga South on Monday, July 18, at about 1.30pm.
4 comments
Greerton Robbery
Posted on 26-07-2016 12:56 | By Denny G
This poor individual who has to resort to robbing people because of his deprived upbringing and drugged-filled parents and can not get a job because no one will make him a director of the company so that he can choose when and how often he attends work. GET A REAL LIFE !!!!!
Say again
Posted on 26-07-2016 15:09 | By maildrop
Police believe the public shouldn't be concerned for their safety! Unbelievable. If my missus was in or near any of these shops that keep getting robbed by armed individuals, and comes home in shock and shaking, I'll simply tell her to get a grip cos plod says she's as safe as houses. Have they caught any of these robbers recently?
Shopkeepers....
Posted on 26-07-2016 21:42 | By GreertonBoy
Bolt the till to the bench (big bolts) cut a hole under the till drawer and a under the cash tray and have a secure, locked, bolted down box/safe below this, so, the till only contains the coins and a bit of float. After a sale, the employee lifts the drawer, and puts the big bux thru the drawer into a chute into the secure box.... when these punks come in to rob you, they cant take the till itself, there is hardly any cash in it, so they might get a couple of handfuls of change.... and a few ciggies. Have good cameras and plenty of them.... outside or looking out thru the window as well... and talk to your neighboring shops so after a robbery, all of the shops cameras can give clues for police. Make it hard for thieves, they will give up eventually
easy money
Posted on 29-07-2016 06:13 | By tonyb1965
Lets face it, it is easier to steal and take the chance of not getting caught than working like the rest of us, who wants to get up at 5am and go to work for 12 hours when u can walk into a shop, be a thug and walk out, hour tops and if you are caught get home detention at worst and get paid while on a benefit to sleep in and play video games all day.Maybe they are on to something the rest of us have not actually realized yet
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